The Walt Disney Company (Germany) GmbH is hiring: KFSN News Photographer in Fres

KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently, and who is inherently creative, embraces new technology, and has a desire to expand storytelling techniques daily. A successful candidate will be highly motivated, have a proven track record in the fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment of daily local news gathering, thrive under continuous deadlines, and approach challenges with a problem‑solving mindset while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Responsibilities :

Shoot and edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines

Set up, light, and transmit live shots

Communicate with assignment desk and producers

Assist with upkeep of equipment

Create graphic elements for news stories

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience shooting, editing, and producing high‑quality video content in a fast‑paced professional or college newsroom environment

Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non‑linear editing

Ability to work as a self‑starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment

Proficiency in using non‑linear editing software

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news

Ability to carry, lift, and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment

Valid license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications :

Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor

Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU

Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro

Experience creating vertical videos

Required Education :

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education :

Some college preferred

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW‑45 and KFSN‑TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, California is $21 to $30 per hour. The rate actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early‑morning/overnight shifts.

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